Facilities Technician

Job Description

This position provides skilled technical work in the maintenance and repair of county buildings and facilities.

This is an entry-level position responsible for assisting with the maintenance and repair of St. Croix County buildings and facilities. Employees receive on-the-job training and gain practical experience in facility maintenance operations. The position primarily consists of lawn mowing, grounds maintenance, snow removal, painting, cleaning and assisting maintenance technicians with a variety of repair and maintenance tasks. These duties provide opportunities to develop and learn facility maintenance skills.

As knowledge, skills, and proficiency increase, employees are assigned a broader range of responsibilities and more complex tasks. Supervision gradually shifts from direct oversight to more general guidance as employees demonstrate competence and independence in performing assigned duties.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned. The allocation of duties for this position will be dependent upon the given level of the position, as it correlates to the education and experience of the incumbent.

Duties will be assigned accordingly.

• Responds to emergency situations concerning malfunctioning building equipment including natural gas, electrical, domestic water, boilers, chillers, generators, fire alarm system, etc.; analyzes situation and takes appropriate action.
• Operates, adjusts and repairs water/steam boilers, chillers/heaters, cooling towers, air handlers, exhaust fans, variable air volume systems, unit heaters, gasoline/diesel pumps, circulating pumps and water softeners.
• Repairs plumbing problems such as leaks, clogs, and continuously running fixtures.
• Performs preventative maintenance to systems; reviews log for specific assignments; logs completed work.
• Reviews building automation system checking for system abnormalities; follows up with walk-through to verify proper temperatures and equipment operation for occupant comfort and safety.
• Performs water chemistry analysis on closed water loops, cooling towers and domestic water.
• Troubleshoots, adjusts and repairs heating, ventilation and air conditioning electronic control systems including variable frequency drives, programmable control modules, system circuit boards, electronic valves and associated wiring.
• Works with high voltage electrical systems including installations, system repair, motor repair, transformers, breakers, fuses, contractors, switches and combination high/low voltage.
• Reviews building blueprints, wiring schematics, installation, operation and service manuals to diagnose and repair building systems.
• Prepares boilers and chillers for inspection.
• Troubleshoots and repairs security systems including electronically operated doors, intercom/phone system, lighting controls, etc.
• Tests critical safety equipment including fire alarm systems, building sprinkler system, panic alarms, intercom system, emergency power supply generators, transfer switches, etc.
• Repairs commercial kitchen and laundry equipment including ranges, steam cookers and tables, refrigeration equipment, dishwashers, washer/extractors, dryers, etc.
• Performs other lighter maintenance including moving furniture, fixing signs, painting, drywall. Light fixture repair, plumbing fixture repair, installation of flooring materials.
• Performs snow removal and sprinkler systems maintenance as required.
• Performs custodial services for backup purposes as required.
• Assists training new employees in their job duties.

This section details the essential competencies required to perform the job effectively, including a mix of technical knowledge, practical skills, and personal attributes.

• Various hand and power tools.
• Other equipment could be required.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Ability to maintain accurate and legible notes.
• Knowledge of County policies, procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of local government organization and its departmental operating requirements.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues across departments to achieve common goals.
• General knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment.
• Ability to analyze and prepare organizational and functional reports from research data.
• Technical proficiency in the use of relevant software applications, databases, standard office equipment, and other technology tools relevant to the position (e.g., Microsoft Office, Outlook, SharePoint, etc).
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position.

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